TABC Basic TABC 3

Question 1

Can a parent legally provide alcohol to their own minor child in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if the parent is present and visibly providing it

Answer

Texas allows a minor to be furnished alcohol by their own adult parent, guardian, or spouse who is visibly present.

Question 2

What should a seller do if they suspect an ID is fake or altered?

Accepted Answer

Refuse the sale and may confiscate the ID per policy

Answer

A seller should refuse the sale when an ID appears fraudulent and follow store policy on handling it.

Question 3

Under the Texas 'safe harbor' provision, an employer may avoid liability if the employee was properly trained and:

Accepted Answer

Followed the law and required training when the violation occurred

Answer

Safe harbor can protect an employer whose seller was TABC-certified and acting within policy.

Question 4

A group of four adults comes in and one is clearly under 21 with no ID. What is the safest action?

Accepted Answer

Refuse alcohol service to the person without valid ID

Answer

Anyone consuming alcohol must show valid proof of age; the one without ID cannot be served alcohol.

Question 5

What is 'third-party sale' (also called a proxy or 'straw' purchase)?

Accepted Answer

An adult buying alcohol to give to a minor

Answer

A third-party or straw purchase is when someone of legal age buys alcohol to furnish it to a minor, which is illegal.

Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Certification (TABC) Practice Test